Building Bridges

Love is the Bridge between You and Everything..

-Rumi-

My gal pal Jai and welding inspector helped me construct a structurally sound bridge which will serve as the armature for the whimsical entrance into the Whale. Sparks are flying and I'm looking forward to creating waves in between the posts.

Happy Birthday Little Whale

Eight years ago I watched a humpback whale breach in my backyard over and over.  It inspired me to go to the garage, get a shovel and start digging a hole in my front yard.  I had no idea that this action would lead to creating the greatest passion in my life, The Westport Whale.

Lots of people want to find that "thing" that makes them spring out of bed every morning.  I'm no expert in this area.  I still have lots of things to figure out, but here is what's working for me in creating a life I love..

1. Be Curious

2. Have Fun

3. Work Hard

4. Have Confidence

5. Be Patient (I'm terrible at this)

6. Have Compassion (the world needs more of this)

7. Cultivate Inspirational Friendships

8. Listen

9. Most Importantly, Love Yourself

I am only one person but I really have faith that this concrete creation is going to generate something truly amazing that I can give back to the Ocean and keep it healthy.  I couldn't have done this alone.  I am so lucky to have all of you in my life.  Now who would like some birthday cake?

Where the sidewalk (ends) ...

It seems like only yesterday I used to believe

there was nothing under my skin but light.

If you cut me, I would shine.

But now when I fall upon the Sidewalks of Life,

I skin my knees.  I bleed"

 

-William Collins-

 



Using free tiles from Friends 

I've started mosaicing a nice path to the Westport Whale!

Stepping Stones

A Stumbling block to the Pessimist

is a Stepping Stone to the Optimist

-Eleanor Roosevelt-

I've run into so many obstacles in this process and have enjoyed every one! 

Made these cute little whale stepping stones with some left over concrete mix and tiled them with a friend on a sunny day! 

A Tale of Two Tails

"To be Human is to be Broken and Broken is it's own kind of Beautiful"

-R.M. Drake-

Delaine Hackney and I started breaking tiles on Jan 24th and created my first mosaic with her.  My love for whales was combined in this mosaic while using mostly free tiles I had found over the years.  Working with Delaine is so much fun!  Plus we had the most beautiful sunny weather anyone could have asked for!

Click here to check out Delaine's other amazing projects!

Three back breaking days later we completed this tail.  It still has to be grouted but that can wait for another day! :)

And then I started on the main sculptures tail!

I'm very excited with the progress.  It is all I want to do is create and finish this project I started over 6 years ago.